Scottsdale will get a new destination for French cuisine next week when Bistro du Lac opens its doors to the public. Located at 8320 North Hayden Road, the restaurant and bakery takes over the space formerly occupied by Buster’s on the Lake. Francophiles probably will be happy to hear that…
Truckin’ Awesome Super Fest Today through Saturday, January 31 This weekend you can get a sneak peek at the soon-to-open DeSoto Central Market located at 915 N. Central Avenue in downtown Phoenix by heading to the three-day Truckin’ Awesome Super Fest. The party will be held on the outdoor patio…
We aren’t quite done with winter eats yet, and butternut squash is a classic ingredient for some popular seasonal dishes — including butternut squash soup. While soup season is still in full swing, we decided to try out two local butternut squash options and see which one wins our battle…
It’s been several weeks since a sign went up in the window of Mamma Mia Original Pizza & Subs located at 3937 East Indian School Road in Phoenix. The handwritten sign states simply that the restaurant is “closed for vacation.” After weeks of waiting, there’s still no word about when…
The East Valley got a new place for freshly-baked bread last month when Rise Up Bakery opened its doors at 861 N. Higley Road in Gilbert. The bakery comes courtesy of husband and wife team Jay and Danielle Lunt, who owned a bakery in Las Vegas before picking up and…
The Guilty Pleasure: Gelato Panini Where to Get It: Cool Gelato Italiano, downtown Scottsdale Price: $4.50 What it Really Costs: Still on the low-carb bandwagon? You’ll definitely have to sit this out. My craving for a really good ice cream sandwich knows few bounds lately. Just last week I was…
If you’re gearing up for the Super Bowl scene, you’re not alone. Every football fan in Phoenix is looking for a good excuse to eat, party, shop and cheer on teams they love, hate or know nothing about. Lucky for you, we’ve put together a Super Bowl Guide, full of…
Those of us of a certain age remember fondly Sportsman’s Fine Wines, a longtime landmark on the southeast corner of Camelback Road and 32nd Street and one of very few decent wine shops in town. And some of us who love a good Caesar salad and a nice escargot have…
Don’t be surprised if you see it popping up on local menus: Bee Pollen is this season’s trending superfood. Here’s what you need to know about it…
As much as we wished that the rumors surrounding the closure of Gallo Blanco at The Clarendon Hotel were part of a cruel joke, owners Doug and Denise Robson announced on Facebook on Saturday that the restaurant will, in fact, close at the end of the month. The post on…
I write a lot about coffee, but I feel like I’ve done Chow Bella readers a disservice. My tendency has been to focus on the terroir of coffee, on who produced it, on how it got to the cup in front of me. But how often have I asked (or…
Things have been rough for the folks behind the Bill Johnson’s Big Apple family of restaurants for quite some time. On November 12 the company filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy, but that didn’t stop the restaurant’s locations in Mesa and North Phoenix from shuttering last year. That left only one restaurant…
When a new spot opens in town, we can’t wait to check it out — and let you know our initial impressions, share a few photos, and dish about some menu items. First Taste, as the name implies, is not a full-blown review, but instead a peek inside restaurants that…
Hey there, Phoenix! We’re rolling out the grassy green carpet in honor of the biggest event to hit town since – well, since the last Super Bowl rolled through. The 49th annual celebration of all things professional football promises to be the grandest yet, and Phoenix New Times has it…
First, there was the man. Then there was a book, and a play, and now a film about Jack Durant, founder of Phoenix’s best-known steak house and, well before anyone thought to write about him, the subject of lots of really amusing rumors. But is the truth about Durant, a…
Whether you’re trying to show your out-of-town guest how totally bad ass downtown Phoenix can be or just hoping to get to know the area yourself, we’re pretty such you’re going to want to know about The DTPHX City Sampler. Starting on Friday, January 23 and running through Sunday, February…
Maine Lobster Lady Friday, January 23 Every summer we watch her go and wait impatiently for her return. We spend the hottest month of the year yearning for a the taste of fresh lobster in a buttery, toasted roll. Yeah, that’s right, we’re talking about the Maine Lobster Lady, who…
Westgate Entertainment District — the sprawling retail, dining, and entertainment destination in Glendale — will welcome four new restaurants to the scene this week. That means four new places for Valley locals to love and four places to accommodate the deluge of visitors who will descend on the area over…
The Guilty Pleasure: Macaron Ice Cream Sandwiches Where to Get It: Pho 43, 43rd Ave and Thomas Price: $3.75 What it Really Costs: Somehow, regular macarons weren’t unhealthy enough yet. I’m a little dismayed that macaron mania seems to have come and gone. I’m not exactly surprised, though. They are…
Phoenix is about to get a lil’ taste of Chicago: next week, Two Brothers Brewing Company will open a taphouse at Scottsdale Road and Drinkwater. To welcome their beer brethren into town, Cartel Coffee Lab’s Scottsdale location will be hosting a “tap takeover” today, January 21st at 6 pm…
Chow Bella has immediate openings on our freelance staff for writers — including those looking to focus on cocktails, wine, or dessert. We are looking to pass the baton on columns including Dessert First, Hooch, and Vine Geeks…
Few are surprised that, in less than half a year, Vivo! Ristorante has established itself as one of the more refined dining spots in town. Its pedigree helps: Vivo! is the latest offering from Phoenix restaurateur Tomaso Maggiore, creator of Tomaso’s and a long list of other local restaurants. After…
